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Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Penedès
People: Ton Mata, Owner
Viticulture: Certified Biodynamic

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Josep Mata Capellades founded Recaredo in 1924, naming the domaine in honor of his father, Recaredo Mata Figueres. Josep Mata Capellades built the cellars in his house, in the historic center of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. Parts of the cellars are now over 80 years old and have been conserved in their original form. Today, the estate is led by the third generation, Ton Mata, who upholds Recaredo’s pioneering legacy in crafting completely dry, long-aged sparkling wines.

Recaredo’s 46 hectares of vineyards lie in the Alt Penedès region, primarily planted with the native varieties Xarel·lo, Macabeu, and Parellada, complemented by small amounts of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Monastrell, and Garnacha. Viticulture at Recaredo is based solely on dry farming and strictly follows a certified biodynamic viticulture regime, applying organic fertilizers only when necessary. All grapes are hand-harvested, reflecting Recaredo's commitment to quality and respect for the environment.

Vinification is conducted entirely at the Sant Sadurní d'Anoia cellars. Musts from Recaredo’s oldest Xarel·lo vines ferment in oak barrels, contributing structure and complexity to the longer-aged Corpinnat wines. Portions of the base wine undergo additional aging in oak, imparting finesse and depth to the final blends.

The estate employs traditional methods for secondary fermentation, aging the wines in bottle on their lees with 100% natural cork stoppers. Disgorging is performed manually at the cellar’s natural temperature without freezing the bottle necks, ensuring a natural, unaltered product. Recaredo Corpinnat wines are released totally dry, with zero dosage, and every cuvée is vintage-dated, a rarity that underscores their artisanal approach.

Recaredo is one of the most esteemed producers of fine Spanish sparkling wines, marrying time-honored methods with meticulous attention to detail. Visiting the cellars is like stepping into a bygone era when hand-crafted, high-quality products were the gold standard.

The Recaredo Commitment
• Single-vintage: Only vintage-dated wines are produced.
• Completely dry: Every bottle is released with zero dosage.
• In-house production: From viticulture to aging, everything is done on-site.
• Aging under cork: All sparkling wines are aged in bottle with 100% natural cork.
• Hand-riddling: Remuage is carried out manually on traditional racks.

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